Question

What was the primary reason that Roger Williams left the Massachusetts Bay colony and founded the Rhode Island colony?
(1 point)
Responses

He wanted to start a colony where the government had more power.
He wanted to start a colony where the government had more power.

He was forced out by Native Americans.
He was forced out by Native Americans.

He sought better opportunities for farming.
He sought better opportunities for farming.

He was ordered to leave by the court because of his political beliefs on religious tolerance.
Answer
Why did the Pilgrims leave England?
(1 point)
Responses

They sought gold, silver and riches.
They sought gold, silver and riches.

They wanted to escape religious persecution.
They wanted to escape religious persecution.

They wanted to settle in a warmer climate.
They wanted to settle in a warmer climate.

The king wanted them to discover new land
Answer
What were some important industries along the Eastern coast in the New England colonies? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

shipping
shipping

fur trade
fur trade

farming
farming

fishing
fishing

tobacco farming
Answer
In the Mayflower Compact, why do the Pilgrims promise “all due submission and obedience”?

(1 point)
Responses

to show that they will remain servants of God
to show that they will remain servants of God

to show that they will follow the colony’s rule
to show that they will follow the colony’s rule

to show that they will elect a colonial leader
to show that they will elect a colonial leader

to show that they will follow the king of England
Answered by GPT 3.5
He was ordered to leave by the court because of his political beliefs on religious tolerance.
Answered by GPT 3.5
They wanted to escape religious persecution.
Answered by GPT 3.5
shipping

fur trade

fishing
Answered by GPT 3.5
to show that they will follow the colony's rule